Chapter 24: The Secret That Was Revealed
As soon as this idea came to mind, more than a dozen names and forces instantly appeared on Ning Huan's mental list.
Shrek, who valued glory above all else...
Four ambitious empires...
And those Title Douluos, each with their own obsessions...
All of these are part of the plan.
Greed is sometimes the easiest human weakness to control.
He temporarily suppressed the little schemes that kept popping into his head.
He then looked again at Ning Tian, who had just regained her composure and was now deep in thought, and thought to himself:
'Hmm, she seems to have grown a lot.'
'At least she's no longer blindly imitating her father like before.'
It was extremely uncomfortable to be around them.
Thinking of this, Ning Huan couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle, quickly dispelling the thought.
That's stingy!
A spoiled brat who is overprotected, idolizes her father, and is constantly indoctrinated with various sectarian philosophies.
It would be strange not to imitate it.
Is it worth arguing with her...?
However, letting the flower buds in the garden experience the realities of the outside world in advance doesn't seem like a bad thing.
Like now, at least she no longer needs to endure several "protagonist attacks" to truly grow.
"Now that you've figured it out, get up quickly."
As he spoke, Ning Huan slowly walked up to Ning Tian and gently helped her up with his arm.
"Otherwise, your little sister might eat you alive."
"You bastard, you actually know that?!"
Sure enough, upon hearing this, Wu Feng, who had been looking worried, immediately bristled.
"If you hadn't spouted nonsense, how could the young master have..."
"Fengmei! Mute her!"
Ning Tian, having straightened her clothes, gave a cold reprimand in a soft voice.
"That's the end of today's matter. Don't mention it again!"
"Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless."
Upon hearing this, Wu Feng immediately felt a chill, instantly suppressing her anger and bowing in agreement.
"Yes!"
Unfortunately, she couldn't understand what the two had just been talking about.
However, she could still sense the unprecedented sternness in her young master's tone.
Besides, there's a long road ahead; only a fool would go against us now!
Seeing that Wu Feng had no objection, Ning Tian also abruptly changed her tone, refusing to mention any word about Canglan.
"Brother Ning Huan, it's getting late, let's go eat."
"I'll show you around so you don't get lost in your own sect."
After saying that, Ning Tian took the lead and led Wu Feng to the front.
Upon noticing Ning Huan standing there lost in thought, not having moved an inch, they urged him repeatedly:
"Hurry up, the sect disciples will be finishing their morning training soon!"
"Yes, it's here."
Looking at the figure before him, which showed no trace of imitation, Ning Huan felt a surge of accomplishment.
Look at that, that's the kind of energy a nine-year-old should have.
How did Ning Hao raise his child?!
Recalling his own past experiences of laughing and crying at the same time because he imitated adults, he blurted out a joking remark.
"Tsk tsk, smart and thoughtful, I wonder which blond guy will benefit from this in the future."
"Hey! Ning Huan, what are you saying! I'm only nine years old!"
"Yes, she's already nine years old. In a noble family, she would probably be engaged long ago."
Speaking of this, Ning Huan suddenly had a wicked sense of humor.
Then, glancing meaningfully at Wu Feng, who was flustered but trying to remain calm, he said:
"Let's not talk about anything else. Look at Wu Feng, he's about your age, and he's already pregnant..."
"!!!"
"Big brother, from now on you're my real big brother! You can't say this out loud!"
"Please, have mercy and spare me!"
Startled and in a panic, Wu Feng turned around, sprinted, covered her mouth, and begged for mercy all in one smooth motion.
While fearing that her little secret would be exposed, she was also wondering how Ning Huan knew she liked Ning Tian.
The disguise was quite good; even the young master didn't notice.
"Ugh!!"
"Wow, this little girl is young, but she has quite the strength! No wonder she's a power-attack type Soul Master!"
Taking advantage of his height, Ning Huan broke free from his restraints and pushed Wu Feng away with one hand.
The smile reached his eyes, but vanished in an instant.
He suddenly realized that some things are easier to solve when you are young.
"Logically speaking, I shouldn't have gotten involved in this matter, since it concerns the relationship between the two of you."
"But I accepted the position of chief, and I was also called 'brother' by Ning Tian."
"We should not turn a blind eye to this, either for public or private reasons."
As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Feng's face, which had been flushed with shame and anger, suddenly turned deathly pale, and her whole body trembled.
She didn't even notice that her lips were bitten so hard that they bled profusely and her mouth was filled with the taste of rust.
So... do you want to separate us?
"No."
"Just as I thought... um? No?"
Having witnessed the girl's transformation from unwavering defiance to shock and confusion, Ning Huan felt utterly helpless.
He really didn't want to meddle in other people's business if he could.
Especially those involving feelings.
So here's the question!
This mess may seem insignificant in the short term, but the future is uncertain.
If left unchecked, Wu Feng will likely be misled and betrayed at some crucial moment.
Don't ask him how he knew.
The experiences of those who came before us are clearly laid out before us, and we must take heed.
"Sigh, you two have been together since childhood, as close as sisters. I would be crazy to separate you two."
"Then why..."
Wu Feng was confused.
Since you don't intend to break us up, why did you have to say it to my face?
Are you trying to annoy me and make me look bad?
"Sigh, if it weren't for Canglan's ability to alert me, I wouldn't bother with you two."
Upon seeing this, Ning Huan immediately sighed and then beckoned Ning Tian over, pushing her in front of him.
The girl, who was trying to escape, was at a loss.
"Wu Feng, you should know that Uncle Ning has always been grooming Ning Tian as his successor."
"The position of sect leader, the wishes of successive sect leaders, and even the inheritance of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda all depend on one person."
Do you think they will allow your dream to become a reality?
She didn't speak, but the resentment and tears in her bloodshot eyes were clearly visible.
Because that was the reality she was trying to avoid.
Seeing this, Ning Tian, who understood the cause and effect, wanted to say something, but ended up not being able to utter a single word.
What can I say?
A direct and firm refusal?
Or should we just let it go and wait for time to heal all wounds?
I really don't know what Wu Feng is thinking!
Why abandon perfectly good sisters and insist on considering such unrealistic things!
The problem is that it doesn't matter how much you think about it, but it's a big problem if Ning Huan finds out.
This young sect leader has feelings for him!
However, just as the two women were thinking different things, Ning Huan said something that they never expected.
"Of course, I didn't mean to stop you from fighting for love."
"I simply hope you are prepared to confront the sect's higher-ups and worldly ethics."
"If you think Ning Tian will accept this relationship and stay with you to the end, then consider everything I just said to be nonsense."
"However, if you don't have that confidence, I advise you to give up as soon as possible, lest you end up hurting yourself and others."
Wu Feng: "!"
Ning Tian: "?"
Please wait a moment!
Does this seem right?!
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